The Age of Bede Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

When does the anonymous author record Brendan's traveling party landed on the island? (from Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan)

Easter Sunday.

Christmas day.

Maundy Thursday.

Good Friday.

2.

What did the anonymous writer record that Brendan claimed they reached as they walked toward the furthest shore of their landing? (from Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan)

The Pearl of Great Price.

A man with an aura of shining light.

A dog that led them to their provisions.

A river that ran from east to west.

3.

How many monks did the anonymous author report Ceolfrith took with him to complete the new construction that King Egfrith sponsored? (from Chapter 4, The Anonymous History of Abbot Ceolfrith)

122.

222.

22.

12.

4.

After the guide brought them to a vast hall with couches and water to wash their feet, what does the anonymous writer report that Brendan said? (from Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan)

"Do not let your desire for the physical overcome your need for the Holy . . ."

"God has provided for our needs . . ."

"Be on your guard, brethren, lest Satan lead you into temptation . . ."

"Thank God from whom all good things flow . . ."

5.

What miracle does Stephanus report that Wilfrid performed during the construction of the church at Hexham? (from Chapter 2, Eddius Stephanus: Life of Wilfred)

He prayed for the health of the workers and all of them kept their health throughout the project.

He healed through prayer a workman who fell from working on the highest part of the walls in the church.

He prayed over a pile of stones used in the construction and the pile was not exhausted until the church was completed.

He prayed for God's provision of favorable weather and the project did not lose a day due to foul weather.

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